Welcome to CSI Cairo! Your goal is to solve the mystery crime by using "science"! You will need to read these links before class or during class before you complete a lab activity or you won't have the background information!

Interesting Readings on other types of Forensic Evidence
LINKS TO ALL FORENSIC INFORMATION AND LABS DONE IN CLASS

Background Readings to Forensic Science

What is Forensic Science
Evidence Collection Guidelines - click on Toolmarks, Fingerprinting, Glass and Fibers
These 2 readings must be complete by Wed. 3/5!!



Forensic Science lab -scroll down to lab tour and challenges
USA Today Article on CSI

crimescenebasics.ppt

PowerEvidence.ppt

Note paper- for note taking on readings;
cornelllined.pdf

Fingerprinting Links

Fingerprinting History
Fingerprinting Background
fingerprint101.ppt
ridgeology.ppt

Toolmarks Evidence

Toolmarks at a Crime Scene
Casts of Toolmarks- scroll down
TooID.ppt

Density

Density of Glass Information Chart
Calculation of Density
Material Evidence - Glass and Fibers
GlassInvestig.ppt

Chromatography

Simple explanation link
TLC Thin Layer Chromatography
Chromatography Info - Scroll down to blue box for reading
chromainfo.ppt

Fiber Evidence

Fiber Evidence- scroll down to Fiber Evidence but also good for other information too!
FBI Guide on Fibers- scroll down to see samples
Hairsfibers.ppt

Soil Analysis

Environmental Clues
Examine_Soil.ppt


To Practice Mysteries/ Crimes